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Notes and Boasts: US Men's National Team, Baltimore Blast, Mike Lookingland, Andi Sullivan, Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association, Roanoke Star Soccer Club, Washington Spirit, Marisa Abegg, D.C. United, MSSA, Morton Cup, Rowland Cup, VCU, Nate Shiffman, US Youth Soccer National League, Arlington Spring Invitational Tournament, Dallas Cup, Potomac Soccer Association, Club Champions League, Red Bulls say MLS refs want crackdown on GK time-wasting after strange call in Jax, With a year to prepare, PSA Elite hope for successful U.S. Open Cup campaign, Freddy Adu training with Blackpool
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Tournaments: PWSI Icebreaker - Two Weekends in Late March Throughout Northern Virginia, Apply today for the 2014 Virginian Elite Showcase Memorial Day Tournament, Stafford Soccer St. Patrick's Day Tournament Mar 15-16, Rush Cup on the Coast - Virginia Beach, March 8 & 9, 2014, 2014 Twin City Boys College Showcase - April 11-13, Maryland United FC Spring Breakout: March 22-23 (Girls) & March 29-30 (Boys), 4th Annual McLean Premier Soccer Tournament - Spring 2014 - U9-12 Teams, Chesapeake Icebreaker Invitational Tournament: March 1-2, U11 and U12 8 vs. 8 Indoor Tournament, Beach FC Spring Classic (March 15-16), Baltimore Spring Classic - March 15th-16th
Camps and Clinics: Free USL High School Camp Sponsored by The National Guard - Fredericksburg, Get a jump on the competition with Soccer the Brazilian Way Spring Break outdoors and indoor soccer camps, Brit-Am Soccer Summer Camps 2014 - Registration Now Open
Leagues and Events: Indoor Soccer and Futsal in Woodbridge & Annandale, nZone Adult and Youth Soccer Leagues, Clinics and More, Professional Soccer Trials, different than your average combine experience, 2014 FASA Run for the Dream 5K Race - March 2nd
Tryouts: Train and play in the Super-Y League this summer with FASA, Barca Elite FC announces 2014 Super Y Tryouts for ages U12-U17, Washington Spirit Super Y League U-12 to U17 Tryouts for Summer '14 Teams, Bethesda-Olney Academy Holding 'Open' Academy Practices, BSC FURY (U13G) Spring Season Try-Outs
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> Amid delays, Virginia Cavalry's parent company brings back former CEO
VIP Sports and Entertainment, the owners of NASL expansion club Virginia Cavalry FC have changed their management again this week, as former CEO Bob Farren has resumed the job after resigning in late November.
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> sNOw problem: U.S. Women thump Russia again, winning 8-0 in Atlanta
The U.S. Women's National Team scored seven goals in the second half to roll past Russia for the second match in a row, this time topping its 7-0 victory five days ago in Florida with an 8-0 victory at the Georgia Dome on Thursday night.
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> U.S. Men to play Mexico April 2 in final match before World Cup training camp
The U.S. Men's National Team will continue its long rivalry against Mexico when the teams square off April 2 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. in the USA's final match before the start of World Cup training camp.
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> Former D.C. United midfielder Clyde Simms retires from professional soccer
Former D.C. United and Richmond Kickers standout Clyde Simms has formally announced his retirement from professional soccer. His 182 appearances still ranks fifth in the United career records, while his 147 starts ranks sixth.
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> Snowcase? PWSI College Showcase stymied by weather, but bullish on future
"Man plans, God laughs" - it's an ancient proverb and one that serves as timeless wisdom for those who plan soccer tournaments. Prince William Soccer, Inc. saw months of planning flushed away by a few hours of intense winter weather this week, as the second edition of the club's President's Day College Showcase was called off on Thursday morning in the wake of a massive snowstorm.
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> WAGS salutes another class of college commitments
The Washington Area Girls Soccer League congratulated the many players from member clubs who have signed National Letters of Intent to continue their soccer careers at the collegiate level this week.
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> BLOG: Your best 11 starts with periodization
Bearing lessons learned at last month's NSCAA Convention, biomechanics trainer Jennifer Schwartz returns to SoccerWire with an important discussion about periodization, a training philosophy which can help minimize injuries and maximize performance at all ages.
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> SoccerWire.com beta testing of youth ranking and analytic tool
We here at SoccerWire.com have launched the beta testing phase of our new soccer analytics and rankings platform Report-a-Score.com. This new project seeks to offer a fairer, more accurate system for collecting results throughout the North American soccer scene than the current market alternatives.
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> 4th Annual McLean Premier Soccer Tournament - Spring 2014 - U9-12 TeamsWe invite your U9-U12 Travel teams to the 4th Annual McLean Premier Tournament - an excellent preseason tournament to help teams prepare for the spring. Girls Tournament: March 22-23, 2014. Boys Tournament: March 29-30, 2014. All games scheduled on all-weather turf fields in the McLean, VA area - convenient to DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Visit www.mcleantournament.com or email tournament@mcleansoccer.org
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The US Men's National Team has climbed one spot to #13 in the latest release of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings.
Baltimore Blast defender Mike Lookingland has been named the MISL Player of the Week for the 13th week of the 2013-14 regular season.
Local product and U.S. U-20 Women's National Team captain Andi Sullivan (Lorton, Va.) has signed her Letter of Intent to play with Stanford University.
Twenty-two members of the Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association (FASA) have signed National Letters of Intent to compete at a range of NCAA programs.
Sixteen high school seniors that play for Roanoke Star Soccer Club have committed to play college soccer in the fall, with ten signing National Letters of Intent at NCAA D1, D2 or NAIA schools.
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Washington Spirit's Marisa Abegg announces her retirement from professional soccer after anchoring the teams defense in the latter stages of 2013 NWSL season, which included an undefeated final three games.
D.C. United has announced the Club's official Bar Partners heading into the 2014 Major League Soccer season.
Weather permitting, the semifinals for MSSA's Morton and Rowland Cups are set for this weekend, while the Stewart Cup semifinals will take place March 2. Event organizers are expected to announce if the games will go forward later Friday. Follow @marylandsoccer on Twitter for updates.
Former VCU midfielder Nate Shiffman (Midlothian, Va.) has signed a contract with USL PRO club OKC Energy FC.
The US Youth Soccer National League has updated its qualification parameters to reflect changes in the US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues.
Schedules for the Arlington Spring Invitational Tournament - ASIST - have been posted for both boys and girls weekends.
In commemoration of its 35th anniversary tournament, the Dallas Cup will add the Super 17s division for the 2014 tournament.
Potomac Soccer Association will join the Club Champions League (CCL) for league play during the 2014-15 season.
If you're a WAGS player who has committed to a school for college soccer, fill out this form to spread the word.
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Red Bulls say MLS refs want crackdown on GK time-wasting after strange call in Jax: According to New York Red Bulls coach Mike Petke, MLS intends to make sure that goalkeepers spend a little less time with the ball this season. During his club's 2-1 preseason win over the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night, Petke saw what he said was a first for his career: the awarding of an indirect free kick without a goalkeeper first being warned for time-wasting.
With a year to prepare, PSA Elite hope for successful U.S. Open Cup campaign: In previous years, PSA Elite of Irvine, Calif. have suffered in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup from having too little time to prepare for their matches after qualifying from the USASA Region IV tournament. Soccerwire.com's Chris Teale looks at why it will be a whole new game going into this year's tournament.
Freddy Adu training with Blackpool: Former D.C. United player and free agent Freddy Adu made an appearance with English Championship side Blackpool in their reserve game earlier this week. Once thought of as a young phenom destined for greatness, Adu has bounced around to numerous teams over the years, failing to find success since he won the MLS Cup with United in 2004.
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=== TOURNAMENTS ===
> PWSI Icebreaker - Two Weekends in Late March Throughout Northern VA
Prince William Soccer is pleased to invite all travel select teams to the 2014 Icebreaker Tournament. The Icebreaker is the largest preseason tournament on the East Coast. It is USYSA sanctioned also open to US Club Soccer teams. U9-U12 Boys March 22-23. U13-U19 Boys and U9-U19 Girls March 29-30. Contacts us at tournaments@pwsi.org or register here.
> Apply today for the 2014 Virginian Elite Showcase Memorial Day Tourney
Don't be left out of the biggest Memorial Day event on some of the best venues in the National Capital Region Saturday, May 24, 2014 - Monday, May 26, 2014. We turned teams away last year for the first time in several years, and this year's tournament should draw even more.
> Stafford Soccer St. Patrick's Day Tournament, March 15-16
Stafford Soccer's Premier Pre-Season St. Patrick's Day Tournament-21 years of providing top quality competition, minimum three levels of play-evaluate your team with peers from around the region. Best managed tournament based on your comments. U9-U19 Boys and Girls, March 15-16th, 2014. Two days of the beautiful game. Visit us at: www.staffordsoccer.com. Guaranteed three games-Turf, Bermuda and some grass fields. > Rush Cup on the Coast - Virginia Beach, March 8 & 9, 2014 The Virginia Rush Soccer Club are pleased to extend an invitation for your team to apply to the Rush Cup on the Coast, offering Premier and Classic level competition in the ultimate way to begin your spring season. Teams are guaranteed 3 matches and we will host the event on some of the best facilities in South East Virginia. Learn more here. > 2014 Twin City Boys College Showcase - April 11-13 Join us for the 2014 Twin City Boys College Showcase at BB&T Soccer Park in Advance, North Carolina (one of the top facilities in the Southeast). College teams will play alongside u15 to u19 Boys club teams. See our website at www.twincitysoccer.com for committed colleges and details. > Maryland United FC Spring Breakout: Mar. 22-23 (Girls) & Mar. 29-30 (Boys) The event is open to all US, Canadian and International competitive and classic club teams ages U9-U19. All games played on Bermuda grass fields at White Marsh Park (200 Bloomfield Farm Lane, Centreville, MD). Contact tournament@mdunitedfc.org to learn about club discounts. Application Deadline: February 15. For more details, click here. > 4th Annual McLean Premier Soccer Tournament - Spring '14 - U9-12 Teams The McLean Premier Soccer Tournament is a great warm-up for the spring season! The girls compete March 22-23 and the boys take the field March 29-30. Open to travel teams ages U9 through U12. ALL games played on premier artificial turf fields in Northern Virginia - conveniently located just off the Capital Beltway, just 15 minutes from DC. McLeanTournament.com - tournament@mcleansoccer.org > Chesapeake Icebreaker Invitational Tournament: March 1-2
Bring your team to the 21st annual Icebreaker, with fields located 25 miles inland from Virginia Beach and 12 miles north of the North Carolina border. All teams guaranteed three games. Premier and Classic level competition available in this unrestricted, VYSA-sanctioned tournament. Registration Deadline: February 22. Contact Tournament Director L. Anthony Brown at (757) 271-8619 or visit the tournament website. > U11 and U12 8 vs. 8 Indoor Tournament
Prince William Athletic Center (located in Kid's Choice) is hosting the first annual 8 vs. 8 indoor soccer tournament for U11 and U12 boys and girls. Date: March 1st and 2nd and cost is $225 per team. Information on www.pwacva.com or email pwacva@aol.com. > Beach FC Spring Classic (March 15-16)
Beach FC invites you to the Spring Classic on both Bermuda/Turf fields. We strive to accommodate travel schedules and coaches with multiple teams. U9-U19 boys/girls. Application Deadline: February 20.
> Baltimore Spring Classic - March 15th-16th
Join us for the Baltimore Spring Classic just outside of Baltimore, MD. Our preseason tournament for U9-U18 is open to boys and girls Premier and Classic teams. Register at www.globalteamevents.com
=== CAMPS AND CLINICS ===
> Free USL High School Camp Sponsored by The National Guard - Fredericksburg
United Soccer League, in partnership with the National Guard and Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association (FASA) will be hosting our second annual regional High School Soccer Camp (boys and girls grades 9-12) on Saturday, Feb 22, 2014. The Camp will be managed by professional trainers that will include a combination of college coaches, USSF licensed coaches and college players. Learn more here.
> Get a jump on the competition with Soccer the Brazilian Way Spring Break outdoors and indoor soccer camps
Learn the flair and technique that are hallmarks of Brazilian soccer with STBW's Spring break camps from March 14-18. We will have morning and evenings sessions on all turf fields as well as a ( 5:00 to 7:00PM) indoor camp at the South Run Field House. We will offer Goal keeper training and Striker camp integrated with speed and agility. Summer day/evening and residential camps are now on-line. Register today @ www.soccerfrombrazil.com or call 301-996-GOAL (4625).
> Brit-Am Soccer Summer Camps 2014 - Registration Now Open
Frostburg State University Residential Camp and Day camps at Maryland Soccerplex, St. Andrews School, Potomac, Norwood School, Bethesda + many more. To register go to www.brit-am.com.
=== LEAGUES AND EVENTS ===
> Indoor Soccer and Futsal in Woodbridge & Annandale
Prince William Athletic Center (13000 Sport and Health Drive Woodbridge, VA) and the new Fairfax Athletic Center (4317 Ravensworth Road Annandale, VA) located in Kid's Choice are accepting youth and adult registrations for winter indoor soccer and futsal leagues ($695 per team and $85 for individuals). Field and court rentals available - visit www.pwacva.com or call 703-898-1008 for more information.
> nZone Adult and Youth Soccer Leagues, Clinics and More
You're never too old or too young to play at the nZone. We've got leagues, camps, clinics and programs for all ages, skills and positions. nZone adult leagues include male and female players of all ability. Guaranteed kickoffs between 7-10 p.m., simple registration and convenient location off Rte. 28 between Rtes. 50 and 66 in Chantilly.
> Professional Soccer Trials, different than your average combine experience
Next event in March! Every SoccerViza event has a minimum of four professional club representatives in attendance. A maximum of 60 players will be accepted to the event to maximize each player's exposure, and five goalkeepers will be accepted. SoccerViza combines include small-sided and full-sided games, as well as a career-advice seminar for players. www.SoccerViza.com or email us at info@soccerviza.com
> 2014 FASA Run for the Dream 5K Race - March 2nd
Set a goal for preseason team fitness or test yourself while competing for prizes in FASA's annual 5K Run For The Dream on March 2nd in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Prizes awarded for the top three finishers in multiple age groups and "overall" in both the 5K and 1M runs. Team Challenge entries for U12 and U13 teams as well! Learn more at www.fasasoccer.org
=== TRYOUTS ===
> Train and play in the Super-Y League this summer with FASA
With two teams qualifying for the 2013 Super-Y League National Finals and a long history of providing top quality summer training programs and competition, FASA is the place to be this summer. Tryout registration is now online for under-12 through under-17 age groups in both boys and girls programs. Learn more or sign up at fasasoccer.org.
> Barca Elite FC announces 2014 Super Y Tryouts for ages U12-U17Barca Elite FC announces tryouts for the upcoming Super Y league season for ages U12-U17 Boys/Girls. These tryouts will be held from January-March. Updated information is posted on www.barcaelitefc.org and gets updated each week. Players, parents and coaches interested in trying out for a Super Y team or having their team play Super Y, contact Luis Calderon Jr.
> Washington Spirit Super Y League U12-U17 Tryouts for Summer '14 Teams Your path to the pros! Tryouts U12-U17G Feb 18, 21 & 28 for Spirit Super Y VA and Spirit Super Y MD. Click to register. Send questions to Mark Parsons at mparsons@washingtonspirit.com.
> Bethesda-Olney Academy Holding 'Open' Academy Practices
Bethesda-Olney Academy holding 'Open' Academy practices for players interested in next year's Academy teams. This is for non-BSC-OBGC players only. If you are interested and think you can play at the highest level, please contact the appropriate Academy Coach on Web Announcement.
> BSC FURY (U13G) Spring Season Try-Outs
BSC Fury are conducting try-outs for talented, committed players looking for personal development and a new challenge at the competitive WAGS level. The Bethesda Fury are coached by Pat Farrell (USSF National D License) and are a new team with open slots for eager players in all positions. Contact Coach Pat at patcfarr@gmail.com for available dates.
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Want to join our growing team of nationally published and popular soccer journalism and blogger team? We have several coverage beats to cover at all levels of the game in North America, with particular focus needed at the elite youth level covering tomorrow's star players and how they develop! Advice and opinion bloggers are also welcome, and generating significant global interest for SoccerWire and the authors. Interested writers should send an email to jobs@hummersport.com with brief explanation of experience and links to published work. Journalism students in need of internships for degree work encouraged to apply as well.
> Sports Information Interns Wanted for Rankings Project
On the eve of our launch of the SoccerWire.com Youth Soccer Rankings project, we need statistics loving data entry and research interns to process incoming scores and build out list of covered tournaments, leagues, and clubs. Spend your summer with us an earn college credit getting in on the ground floor of a rapidly growing soccer media and information empire! Send your interest, background and references to jobs@hummersport.com
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Friday February 14, 2014
2:30 pm: PSG vs. Valenciennes - Live - beIN Sport - France
8:30 pm: Morelia vs. America - Live - ESPN Deportes - Mexico
10:30 pm: Santos Laguna vs. Tijuana - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
Saturday February 15, 2014
9:30 am: B.Munich vs. Freiburg - Live - GolTV - Bundesliga
11:00 am: Bastia vs. Monaco - Live - Univision Deportes - France
12:30 pm: B.Leverkusen vs. Schalke - Live - GolTV - Bundesliga
2:00 pm: Nice vs. Nantes - Live - Univision Deportes - France
6:00 pm: Veracruz vs. Toluca - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
6:00 pm: Cruz Azul vs. Puebla - Live - Univision - Mexico
8:00 pm: Pachuca vs. Atlante - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
10:00 pm: Chiapas vs. Tigres UANL - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
Sunday February 16, 2014
1:00 pm: Pumas UNAM vs. Atlas - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
3:00 pm: St. Etienne vs. Marseille - Live - Univision - France
6:00 pm: Guadalajara vs. Queretaro - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
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